About The Word Satiric
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Satiric
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What's The Definition Of Satiric?
[adj] exposing human folly to ridicule; "a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Satiric: sarcastic | satirical Related Terms | Find terms related to Satiric: See Also | Satiric In Webster's Dictionary \Sa*tir"ic\, Satirical \Sa*tir"ic*al\, a. [L. satiricus:
cf. F. satirique.]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a
satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting.
``Satirical rogue.'' --Shak.
Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter;
reproachful; abusive. -- {Sa*tir"ic*al*ly}, adv. --
{Sa*tir"ic*al*ness}, n.
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